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John Robertson - Assistant Secretary
ResponsibilitiesAs Assistant Secretary, John Robertson, has continued to have responsibility for the building and construction industry, breweries, local government, warehouse and distribution, oversight of public sector policy and negotiations, major disputes, the oil industry and Sydney Water. In 1999, John acquired the additional responsibilities of education, including both public & private education. Industrial AgreementsDuring 1999, John co-ordinated the negotiation of project awards and agreements for a number of projects in the building and construction industry. These projects include: -
Each of the agreements and awards involved negotiations with the respective builders and unions to develop arrangements that aim to achieve the completion of the project at least on time and on budget. The agreements and awards deal with issues that increase flexibilities, such as the accumulation of Rostered Days Off, dispute settlement procedures for employer specific disputes, project wide disputes and demarcation disputes. In return, the employees are paid a project productivity allowance for the achievement of agreed milestones identified during the negotiations. John continued to play an integral role with a number of construction projects. These include: -
John co-ordinated the negotiation of an Enterprise Agreement for aircraft maintenance and refurbishment at the RAAF Base in Richmond. The negotiations involved the employer, Forstaff Pty Ltd, The Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association, the Australian Services Union (Clerical & Administrative Branch), the Australian Workers Union and the Electrical Trades Union. The Agreement was negotiated in order to establish an industrial instrument to provide wages and conditions for future employees of Forstaff who carry out aircraft maintenance and refurbishment. Forstaff have tendered to the Federal Government, along with others, to provide aircraft maintenance and refurbishment to the RAAF's fleet of Hercules. Trade Union Training Australia (TUTA) - Union Management CourseOver 1999 John undertook the TUTA - Union Management Course at Currawong. The course was conducted in three, one week blocks with each week focusing on contemporary issues confronting unions. These included finances, organising, strategic planning and addresses from union representatives from New Zealand. The course is targeted at Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries and future union leaders and aims to provide participants with the skills required for the future. Organising Centre
In 1999 the Labor Council of NSW established the Organising Centre. The Organising Centre is located on the Ground Floor of the Labor Council Building in Sussex Street. John was responsible for the development of the concept into a reality. This involved the development of the window display, layout of the Centre, the office furniture required and interviews for the position of Organising Assistant. The Organising Centre is intended to be a resource for unions conducting Organising campaigns and a referral service for potential union members. In 1999 John, in conjunction with Sarah Kaine, held discussions with a number of affiliates on the development of organising campaigns in the Sydney Central Business District utilising the Organising Centre. It is intended to run a number of these campaigns in the first half of 2000. Second Wave CampaignAs part of the Labor Council's role in the campaign against the Federal Government's second wave of amendments to the Workplace Relations Act, John prepared Labor Council's submission to the Senate Inquiry on the proposed amendments. Following the submission, Labor Council was requested to make a presentation to the Senate Inquiry. The Labor Council's presentation was led by John and also involved the Newcastle Trades Hall Council, the Community & Public Sector Union, the Electrical Trades Union and the Australian Services Union (Services Branch). Kathmandu CampaignIn December 1999, John organised a rally outside the retail outlet of Kathmandu in Kent Street, Sydney. The rally was aimed at highlighting the fact that Kathmandu had engaged New Zealand students on rates of pay less than the Award. Kathmandu said they had engaged the students because they were unable to find young Australians prepared to work in its retail outlets. The rally, after being attended by young people and a number of unions achieved a major victory. Kathmandu agreed to pay all employees in accordance with the Award and agreed that in future, should they require any large numbers of new employees, they will consult the Labor Council. John's other responsibilities:John's other responsibilities during 1999 included membership on the following boards and committees: -
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